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A display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest
“Management accepted the payment, wanting to resolve the matter without excess fuss before the guests checked out.”
A state of nervous excitement or confusion
“When I got to Mr. Palmer's, I found Charlotte quite in a fuss about the child.”
Trouble, bother or inconvenience caused by something or someone
“The office move had caused quite a bit of fuss among staff at the time.”
Effort that is expended on a task or action
“We had to change our booking several times, and it was all accomplished with a minimum of fuss.”
A protest or complaint of a specified degree or kind
“If I kick up a fuss about his random compliments on my looks, he turns it back on me and acts like I'm paranoid and oversensitive.”
An argument or disagreement between two parties
“Friar Lawrence thinks if the two get married, it will end the fuss between the two families.”
An overt and pretentious display intended to attract attention
A feeling of worry or anxiety
Notice or attention given to someone or something by the media
Exaggerated, overemotional behaviour, especially when calculated to elicit a response
A decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive
The ritual observances and procedures required or performed at formal occasions
Coverage in media
A high-profile controversy or uproar that captivates public attention
A loud, inarticulate shout or scream expressing a powerful feeling or emotion
An issue generating a significant amount of coverage and discussion
Calls to prove or justify something
To show, feel, or cause to feel, concern or worry
“I think by this time, the Duke will have found out that he need not fuss himself about my accommodation.”
To complain or express discontent in a wearisome manner
“If she wants to fuss about her food, that's fine by me.”
To disturb or bother (someone)
“I guess this is clean enough that Mrs. Bowley won't fuss me on Monday.”
To fawningly attend to the needs of
“In the background, the clowns continued to fuss over their boss.”
To speak or write about with great enthusiasm or admiration
“The media would subsequently fuss over his speech, dubbing it powerful and inspirational at the same time.”
To move in an energetic and busy manner
“It is quite impossible to keep floors tidy where newspapers are being printed, because when scarcely time is allowed to print them, there is no time to fuss about the place with brooms and waste-paper baskets.”
To complain or grumble about something
To be anxious or concerned about something in particular
To toy or tinker with something, especially aimlessly
To become annoyed, angry or impatient
To feel emotionally upset
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